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M03 WRINGER. N0. 325.528. Patented Sept. 1, 1885.

WITNESSES UNITED STATES PATENT WILLIAM GAVIN, OF WEBB CITY, MISSOURI.

MOP-WRINGER.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 325,528, dated September 1, 1885.

Application fil d December 18. 1884. (No model.)

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, 'WILLIAM GAVIN, a citizen of the United States, residing at lVebb City, in the county of Jasper and State of Missouri, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Mop-\Vringers, of which the following is a specification, reference being had to the accompanying drawings.

This invention relates to certain improvements in mop-wringers of that class which may be attached to the edge of a tub or other vessel and operated to wring the mop without handling; and it consists in the novel construction and arrangement of parts, as more fully hereinafter specified, and pointed out in the claim.

In the accompanying drawings, Figure 1 represents a perspective view of a pail, show ing my improved wringer applied thereto. Fig. 2 represents a perspective view of the wringer detached from the pail; and Fig. 3 represents a view of a portion of a mop stick or handle, showing a crosshandle applied thereto, for the purpose hereinafter set forth.

In the drawings, the letter A indicates a bent metallic frame, which at its upper end is formed with a hook, 13, to catch over the edge of the pail, as clearly shown in Fig. l of the drawings. The lower end of said frame is provided with apertures O, and res s against the inside of the pail, to which it is fastened by bolts passing through said apertures and pail. To the projecting portion D of the said frame are secured the metallic wings E, one of which is provided with a bent guide, F. To

the other is secured loosely by a bolt a heavy metallic weight or plate, G, weighing three to five pounds,which forms the wringer proper. The said plate rests between the guide and first-mentioned wing, and is adapted to be thrown back, so as to place the mop between the wings E. The plate is then moved forward and downward between the wing and guide. The plate G presses the mop at the heel M. The free end H is formed with a projection extending over the pail, so that it may be engaged and held by alink, I, passing over said projection and fastened to the pail by a staple at K, as shown in Fig. 1, when it is desired to wring the mop extra dry.

The letter L indicates a metallic cross-haudle, which is recessed at its center and fitted on the mop-handle near the mop, and secured thereto by a screw passing through apertures and into mop-handle, and is designed to give more twisting-power to the operator.

The operation of my invention is as follows: When it is desired to wring the mop, the mop-rag or other material furnishing the mop proper is placed between the wings, the plate G being thrown back for the purpose. The plate is then brought forward and placed between the wing and guide, and by its weight presses the mop at the heel M. Then the operator twists the mop by turning the handle, and at the same time a pulling motion is given to the mop-handle, so as to draw the mop through the device and effectually squeeze out the water.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim. and desire to secure by Letters Patent,

The combination, with the supporting-plate, the wings, and the bent guide, of the movable plate G, having a projection at its free end extending over the edge of the pail, and the link and its fastening, whereby the pressure of the plate on the mop may be increased, substantially as and for the purposes specified.

In testimony whereof I aiiix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

\VILLIAM GAVIN.

"Witnesses:

ALEX. CAMPBELL, W. O. GLIDDEN. 

